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Accessibility - A characteristic of technology that enables people with disabilities to use it. For example, accessible Websites can be navigated by people with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. Accessible design also benefits people with older or slower software and hardware.
ADL - Advanced Distributed Learning - http://www.adlnet.org
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) - A type of DSL [link] that uses the majority of the bandwidth to transmit information to the user and a small part of the bandwidth to receive information from the user.
AICC - Aviation Industry CBT Committee - http://www.aicc.org
Alpha Version - A term used mainly by software designers, programmers, and engineers to describe the pilot version of their creation. This version may have limited features and be in need of some work. The purpose of this version is to test for usability, functionality, and major design flaws.
--Kevin Kruse
API - Application Program Interface; A set of functions used by a programmer to enable one program to "talk" to another program.
Application - Computer software; also called a program. There are many types of software that fit into the category of application. Application software is distinct from other forms of software, such as operating system and utility software.
ARCS Model - A theory about the best way to instill learner motivation, developed by John Kellar, PhD. The four steps in the model are: gain learner Attention, describe the training's Relevance, instill Confidence in the learner that the training can be successfully completed, and leave the learner Satisfied after a learning goal has been achieved.
--Kevin Kruse
ARIADNE - Alliance for Remote Instructional Authoring and Distribution Networks for Europe - http://www.ariadne-eu.org
Assessment - The process used to systematically evaluate a learner's skill or knowledge level.
Assessment item - A question or measurable activity used to determine whether the learner has mastered a learning objective.
Asset - Sharable resource or raw media file as refered to in the SCORM Specification
Asset - 1) Intellectual property. See knowledge asset. 2) Hardware and software owned by an organization. 3)Any piece of content or raw media contained within a course.
Asynchronous learning - Learning in which interaction between instructors and students occurs intermittently with a time delay. Examples are self-paced courses taken via the Internet or CD-ROM, Q&A mentoring, online discussion groups, and email.
Authoring Tool - A software application or program used by trainers and instructional designers to create e-learning courseware. Types of authoring tools include instructionally focused authoring tools, Web authoring and programming tools, template-focused authoring tools, knowledge capture systems, and text and file creation tools.
Blog - A blog is a web page made up of usually short, frequently updated posts that are arranged chronologically—like a what's new page or a journal. The content and purposes of blogs varies greatly—from links and commentary about other web sites, to news about a company/person/idea, to diaries, photos, poetry, mini-essays, project updates, even fiction. Blog posts are like instant messages to the web. Many blogs are personal, "what's on my mind" type musings. Others are collaborative efforts based on a specific topic or area of mutual interest. Some blogs are for play. Some are for work. Some are both. Blogs are also excellent team/department/company/family communication tools. They help small groups communicate in a way that is simpler and easier to follow than email or discussion forums. Use a private blog on an intranet to allow team members to post related links, files, quotes, or commentary. Set up a family blog where relatives can share personal news. A blog can help keep everyone in the loop, promote cohesiveness and group culture, and provide an informal "voice" of a project or department to outsiders. -- Blogger.com
Browser - A software application that displays World Wide Web pages originally written in the text-based HTML language in a user-friendly graphical format.
CBI - Computer-Based Instruction
CBT - Computer-Based Training
CDATA - XML keyword for unrestricted character data
Chat Room - Text-based group communication on the Internet. Multiple users can type their questions and answers for everyone to see. This form of group communication occurs in real-time.
--e-learningguru.com
CMI - Computer Managed Instruction
CMI (computer-managed instruction) - The use of computer technology to oversee the learning process, including testing and record keeping. Usually associated with a Learning Management System.
CMS (content management system) - A centralized software application or set of applications that facilitates and streamlines the process of designing, testing, approving, and posting e-learning content, usually on Webpages.
CSF - Content Structure Format (no longer used in SCORM)
CSS (cascading style sheets) - An HTML feature that enables Webpage developers and users to specify the way a Webpage appears when displayed in a browser, by applying a number of different style sheets to the page. Each style sheet controls a different design element or set of design elements by specifying elements such as font-color, font-type, font-size, background-color, link-color, and others.
Customer-focused e-learning - Technology-based learning programs targeted at a company's current and prospective customers to attract new business and make people more comfortable with e-transactions.
Default - Also known as Default Setting; A setting that the computer system uses automatically, unless it is changed by the user
DTD - Document Type Definition (a filetype associated with XML)
E-learning (electronic learning) - Term covering a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. It includes the delivery of content via Internet, intranet/extranet (LAN/WAN), audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, CD-ROM, and more.
Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) - A program that provides on demand assistance on a discrete task. Considered to be a support tool or job aid. A good example of an EPSS is the built in help functions of many software programs.
-- e-learningguru.com
element - An XML term defining a component of an XML document that has been identified in a way a computer can understand (parsable)
element attributes - An XML term referring to the parameters included with an XML element
element contents - An XML term that refers to the contents (data) of an element
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - A document made up of commonly asked questions about a particular subject and the associated answers.
GUI (Graphical User Interface) - Pronounced "gooey". A way of representing the functions, features and contents of a program to a user by way of visual elements, such as icons, and buttons as opposed to textual elements, such as words and character strings. The Microsoft Windows operating system is the classic example of a program with a GUI.
--Kevin Kruse
href - A reference to a URL within an HTML or manifest file
HTML - Hypertext Markup Language
HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Identifier - A required attributed used within a SCORM manifest file to link resources (SCO's and SR's) with course sequencing.
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - http://www.ieee.org
IMS - The IMS Global Learning Consortium - http://www.imsproject.org
IMS Manifest File - The file required by SCORM called imsmanifest.xml that must be included with every SCORM-compliant course to describe the course packaging (content and organization).
ISO - International Organization for Standards
Item - A sequencing node within the organization section of a SCORM manifest file.
ITS - Intelligent Tutoring System
Job Aid - A tool which can exist in paper form or on the computer which provides on-the-job instruction for a specific task.
--Kevin Kruse
LMS - Learning Management System
LOM - Learning Objects Metadata
LTSC - Learning Technology Standards Committee - http://ltsc.ieee.org
Manifest File - The file (imsmanifest.xml) used to describe the packaging and structure of an online course as referred to in the SCORM Specification.
Meta-data - Meta-data is descriptive information about XML data. It is sometimes referred to as data about data. Meta-data are used by SCORM to describe learning resources.
Open Source - Refers to a program in which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge, i.e., open. Open source code is typically created as a collaborative effort in which programmers improve upon the code and share the changes within the community. Open source sprouted in the technological community as a response to proprietary software owned by corporations.
-- Webopedia.com
Organization - The section of the SCORM manifest file used to describe course sequencing.
PCDATA - XML keyword for restricted character data (parsable character data)
POP (Post Office Protocol) - The set of rules and standards that govern the retrieval of email messages from a mail server.
Resource - A SCO or SR within the resources section of a SCORM manifest file.
Schema - An XML term referring to the file (filetype .xsl) used to define and control XML document files (XML data).
SCO - Sharable Content Object
SCORM - Sharable Content Object Reference Model
SingCore - SingCore is a Singapore-defined standard for metadata. It is based on the IMS standards and is primarily used to tag learning objects and assets so that they can be reused later. For more information, visit www.ecc.org.
SR - Sharable Resource (such as jpeg, gif, mpg, and html files). In SCORM 1.2, this is now referred to as an Asset or Sharable Asset.
Storyboard - (noun) An outline of a multimedia project in which each page represents a screen to be designed and developed. Used extensively in courseware creation. (verb) The process of creating a Storyboard. "We are going to Storyboard this section."
Tutorial - Something that provides special, often individual instruction, especially:
URI - Universal Resource Identifier
URL - Universal Resource Locator
Usability - The measure of how effectively, efficiently, and easily a person can navigate an interface, find information on it, and achieve his or her goals. Including, but not limited to, logical tab order for links, layout, image placement, and site flow.
Value-added services - In the context of the e-learning industry, value-added services include custom training needs assessment and skill-gap analysis, curriculum design and development, pre- and posttraining mentoring and support, training effectiveness analysis, reporting and tracking tools, advisor services and implementation consulting, hosting and management of Internet- or intranet-based learning systems, integration of enterprise training delivery systems, and other services.
W3C - World Wide Web Consortium - http://www.w3c.org
W3C - World Wide Web Consortium, an organization developing interoperable specifications, software, and tools for the World Wide Web. Commonly known specifications include HTML, Web Accessibility, and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) specifications.
WBT (Web-based training) - Delivery of educational content via a Web browser over the public Internet, a private intranet, or an extranet. Web-based training often provides links to other learning resources such as references, email, bulletin boards, and discussion groups. WBT also may include a facilitator who can provide course guidelines, manage discussion boards and fourms, deliver lectures, and so forth. When used with a facilitator, WBT offers some advantages of instructor-led training while also retaining the advantages of computer-based training.
Web-Based Tutorial - Step-by-step instructions presented through computer or Web-based technology, designed to teach a user how to complete a particular action
WWW - World Wide Web (The Internet)
WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) - Pronounced "wizzy wig," a WYSIWYG editor allows designers to see text and graphics on screen as they will appear when printed out or published online, rather than in programming code. Similar to Microsoft Word document editor.
XML - eXtensible Markup Language
XSL (eXtensible Stylesheet Language or eXtensible Style Language) - A Webpage design language that creates style sheets for XML pages, which separate style from content so that developers can specify how and where information is displayed on the page.
Zip disk - Portable storage disk that can hold 100 or 250 MB of information, manufactured by the Iomega corporation. Used in a Zip drive, Zip disks can archive or back up large amounts of data.
Zip drive - An internal/external data storage device that reads Zip disks.
Zip file - 1) A file that has been compressed, often with the .ZIP format originated by PKWARE. 2) A file on a Zip disk, not necessarily compressed. 3) A compressed file with the .EXE extension that is self-extracting (can be unzipped simply by opening it).
ADL - Advanced Distributed Learning - http://www.adlnet.org
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) - A type of DSL [link] that uses the majority of the bandwidth to transmit information to the user and a small part of the bandwidth to receive information from the user.
AICC - Aviation Industry CBT Committee - http://www.aicc.org
Alpha Version - A term used mainly by software designers, programmers, and engineers to describe the pilot version of their creation. This version may have limited features and be in need of some work. The purpose of this version is to test for usability, functionality, and major design flaws.
--Kevin Kruse
API - Application Program Interface; A set of functions used by a programmer to enable one program to "talk" to another program.
Application - Computer software; also called a program. There are many types of software that fit into the category of application. Application software is distinct from other forms of software, such as operating system and utility software.
ARCS Model - A theory about the best way to instill learner motivation, developed by John Kellar, PhD. The four steps in the model are: gain learner Attention, describe the training's Relevance, instill Confidence in the learner that the training can be successfully completed, and leave the learner Satisfied after a learning goal has been achieved.
--Kevin Kruse
ARIADNE - Alliance for Remote Instructional Authoring and Distribution Networks for Europe - http://www.ariadne-eu.org
Assessment - The process used to systematically evaluate a learner's skill or knowledge level.
Assessment item - A question or measurable activity used to determine whether the learner has mastered a learning objective.
Asset - Sharable resource or raw media file as refered to in the SCORM Specification
Asset - 1) Intellectual property. See knowledge asset. 2) Hardware and software owned by an organization. 3)Any piece of content or raw media contained within a course.
Asynchronous learning - Learning in which interaction between instructors and students occurs intermittently with a time delay. Examples are self-paced courses taken via the Internet or CD-ROM, Q&A mentoring, online discussion groups, and email.
Authoring Tool - A software application or program used by trainers and instructional designers to create e-learning courseware. Types of authoring tools include instructionally focused authoring tools, Web authoring and programming tools, template-focused authoring tools, knowledge capture systems, and text and file creation tools.
Blog - A blog is a web page made up of usually short, frequently updated posts that are arranged chronologically—like a what's new page or a journal. The content and purposes of blogs varies greatly—from links and commentary about other web sites, to news about a company/person/idea, to diaries, photos, poetry, mini-essays, project updates, even fiction. Blog posts are like instant messages to the web. Many blogs are personal, "what's on my mind" type musings. Others are collaborative efforts based on a specific topic or area of mutual interest. Some blogs are for play. Some are for work. Some are both. Blogs are also excellent team/department/company/family communication tools. They help small groups communicate in a way that is simpler and easier to follow than email or discussion forums. Use a private blog on an intranet to allow team members to post related links, files, quotes, or commentary. Set up a family blog where relatives can share personal news. A blog can help keep everyone in the loop, promote cohesiveness and group culture, and provide an informal "voice" of a project or department to outsiders. -- Blogger.com
Browser - A software application that displays World Wide Web pages originally written in the text-based HTML language in a user-friendly graphical format.
CBI - Computer-Based Instruction
CBT - Computer-Based Training
CDATA - XML keyword for unrestricted character data
Chat Room - Text-based group communication on the Internet. Multiple users can type their questions and answers for everyone to see. This form of group communication occurs in real-time.
--e-learningguru.com
CMI - Computer Managed Instruction
CMI (computer-managed instruction) - The use of computer technology to oversee the learning process, including testing and record keeping. Usually associated with a Learning Management System.
CMS (content management system) - A centralized software application or set of applications that facilitates and streamlines the process of designing, testing, approving, and posting e-learning content, usually on Webpages.
CSF - Content Structure Format (no longer used in SCORM)
CSS (cascading style sheets) - An HTML feature that enables Webpage developers and users to specify the way a Webpage appears when displayed in a browser, by applying a number of different style sheets to the page. Each style sheet controls a different design element or set of design elements by specifying elements such as font-color, font-type, font-size, background-color, link-color, and others.
Customer-focused e-learning - Technology-based learning programs targeted at a company's current and prospective customers to attract new business and make people more comfortable with e-transactions.
Default - Also known as Default Setting; A setting that the computer system uses automatically, unless it is changed by the user
DTD - Document Type Definition (a filetype associated with XML)
E-learning (electronic learning) - Term covering a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. It includes the delivery of content via Internet, intranet/extranet (LAN/WAN), audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, CD-ROM, and more.
Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) - A program that provides on demand assistance on a discrete task. Considered to be a support tool or job aid. A good example of an EPSS is the built in help functions of many software programs.
-- e-learningguru.com
element - An XML term defining a component of an XML document that has been identified in a way a computer can understand (parsable)
element attributes - An XML term referring to the parameters included with an XML element
element contents - An XML term that refers to the contents (data) of an element
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - A document made up of commonly asked questions about a particular subject and the associated answers.
GUI (Graphical User Interface) - Pronounced "gooey". A way of representing the functions, features and contents of a program to a user by way of visual elements, such as icons, and buttons as opposed to textual elements, such as words and character strings. The Microsoft Windows operating system is the classic example of a program with a GUI.
--Kevin Kruse
href - A reference to a URL within an HTML or manifest file
HTML - Hypertext Markup Language
HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Identifier - A required attributed used within a SCORM manifest file to link resources (SCO's and SR's) with course sequencing.
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - http://www.ieee.org
IMS - The IMS Global Learning Consortium - http://www.imsproject.org
IMS Manifest File - The file required by SCORM called imsmanifest.xml that must be included with every SCORM-compliant course to describe the course packaging (content and organization).
ISO - International Organization for Standards
Item - A sequencing node within the organization section of a SCORM manifest file.
ITS - Intelligent Tutoring System
Job Aid - A tool which can exist in paper form or on the computer which provides on-the-job instruction for a specific task.
--Kevin Kruse
LMS - Learning Management System
LOM - Learning Objects Metadata
LTSC - Learning Technology Standards Committee - http://ltsc.ieee.org
Manifest File - The file (imsmanifest.xml) used to describe the packaging and structure of an online course as referred to in the SCORM Specification.
Meta-data - Meta-data is descriptive information about XML data. It is sometimes referred to as data about data. Meta-data are used by SCORM to describe learning resources.
Open Source - Refers to a program in which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge, i.e., open. Open source code is typically created as a collaborative effort in which programmers improve upon the code and share the changes within the community. Open source sprouted in the technological community as a response to proprietary software owned by corporations.
-- Webopedia.com
Organization - The section of the SCORM manifest file used to describe course sequencing.
PCDATA - XML keyword for restricted character data (parsable character data)
POP (Post Office Protocol) - The set of rules and standards that govern the retrieval of email messages from a mail server.
Resource - A SCO or SR within the resources section of a SCORM manifest file.
Schema - An XML term referring to the file (filetype .xsl) used to define and control XML document files (XML data).
SCO - Sharable Content Object
SCORM - Sharable Content Object Reference Model
SingCore - SingCore is a Singapore-defined standard for metadata. It is based on the IMS standards and is primarily used to tag learning objects and assets so that they can be reused later. For more information, visit www.ecc.org.
SR - Sharable Resource (such as jpeg, gif, mpg, and html files). In SCORM 1.2, this is now referred to as an Asset or Sharable Asset.
Storyboard - (noun) An outline of a multimedia project in which each page represents a screen to be designed and developed. Used extensively in courseware creation. (verb) The process of creating a Storyboard. "We are going to Storyboard this section."
Tutorial - Something that provides special, often individual instruction, especially:
- A book or class that provides instruction in a particular area.
- Computer Science. A program that provides instruction for the use of a system or of software.
URI - Universal Resource Identifier
URL - Universal Resource Locator
Usability - The measure of how effectively, efficiently, and easily a person can navigate an interface, find information on it, and achieve his or her goals. Including, but not limited to, logical tab order for links, layout, image placement, and site flow.
Value-added services - In the context of the e-learning industry, value-added services include custom training needs assessment and skill-gap analysis, curriculum design and development, pre- and posttraining mentoring and support, training effectiveness analysis, reporting and tracking tools, advisor services and implementation consulting, hosting and management of Internet- or intranet-based learning systems, integration of enterprise training delivery systems, and other services.
W3C - World Wide Web Consortium - http://www.w3c.org
W3C - World Wide Web Consortium, an organization developing interoperable specifications, software, and tools for the World Wide Web. Commonly known specifications include HTML, Web Accessibility, and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) specifications.
WBT (Web-based training) - Delivery of educational content via a Web browser over the public Internet, a private intranet, or an extranet. Web-based training often provides links to other learning resources such as references, email, bulletin boards, and discussion groups. WBT also may include a facilitator who can provide course guidelines, manage discussion boards and fourms, deliver lectures, and so forth. When used with a facilitator, WBT offers some advantages of instructor-led training while also retaining the advantages of computer-based training.
Web-Based Tutorial - Step-by-step instructions presented through computer or Web-based technology, designed to teach a user how to complete a particular action
WWW - World Wide Web (The Internet)
WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) - Pronounced "wizzy wig," a WYSIWYG editor allows designers to see text and graphics on screen as they will appear when printed out or published online, rather than in programming code. Similar to Microsoft Word document editor.
XML - eXtensible Markup Language
XSL (eXtensible Stylesheet Language or eXtensible Style Language) - A Webpage design language that creates style sheets for XML pages, which separate style from content so that developers can specify how and where information is displayed on the page.
Zip disk - Portable storage disk that can hold 100 or 250 MB of information, manufactured by the Iomega corporation. Used in a Zip drive, Zip disks can archive or back up large amounts of data.
Zip drive - An internal/external data storage device that reads Zip disks.
Zip file - 1) A file that has been compressed, often with the .ZIP format originated by PKWARE. 2) A file on a Zip disk, not necessarily compressed. 3) A compressed file with the .EXE extension that is self-extracting (can be unzipped simply by opening it).